Has anyone tried these SnugPlugs?


Hi All,

Could these be a simple solution for those heavy cords?

Inexpensive enough to give them a try.  I think I'm gonna order a set.

Snug Plug - Your Loose Outlet Fix! – Snug Plug LLC

What do you think?

- Jed

 

mysearcher257

Showing 1 response by erik_squires

Dear lord, no. laugh

If your plugs are that loose they need to be replaced. The NEC now requires tamper resistant outlets in most outlets in the home, so not even sure a snug plug would work in any outlet that’s compliant.

A decent "commercial/residential" outlet runs under $5. These are commercial grade outlets with tamper resistance also I think. Check Lowes or HD for bulk deals (10 in a box).

If you still have a loose after replacing your outlet get a hospital grade plug like this one from Leviton which also saves you on floor space. The extra thick prongs and ground pin make them grip much better.

Next, if your outlet wiggles in the receptacle use spacers like these or these to make sure your outlet is rock solid.

One of the biggest reasons for replacing the outlets is also to check for backs stabbed connections which are dangerous and prone to failure. They have tiny little prongs which grip up to 14 gauge wire. Worth removing and side wiring or back wiring. Back wiring still uses a screw and clamp mechanism.

In my listening room I have a daisy chained circuit which is mostly isolated, but daisy chained back stabbed outlets are definitely worth removing.